Utility of follow-up cervical length screening in low-risk women with a cervical length of 26 to 29 mm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In women with a previous preterm birth, a protocol for serial cervical length screening has been studied and recommended for the identification and treatment of a short cervix. Cervical length screening along with vaginal progesterone has been suggested for low-risk women with singleton pregnancies to treat a short cervix and reduce preterm birth. However, specific protocols for single vs serial ultrasound measuring cervical length in this population are not established. Cost-effectiveness of universal cervical length screening depends on the cost of screening; follow-up of borderline measurements can contribute to increased costs with uncertain benefit.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the utility of follow-up cervical length screening in otherwise low-ris

SUBMITTER: Boelig RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8328875 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature